US Bridges

Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Roopville · Structure no. 000000004551710

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThomas-Wilson RD
CrossesTumlin Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of Roopville
RouteCounty Highway 12
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47824, -85.13846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas-Wilson RD over Tumlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.